Elizabeth Blanchard (educator)
| Elizabeth Blanchard | |
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| 7th President of Mount Holyoke College (Principal and Acting President) | |
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In office 1883–1889 | |
| Preceded by | Julia E. Ward |
| Succeeded by | Mary A. Brigham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1834 |
| Died | 1891 |
| Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College (Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) |
| Profession | Professor |
Elizabeth Blanchard (1834–1891) was an American educator who was the seventh president of Mount Holyoke College (as Principal and Acting President[1]).
Blanchard graduated from Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in 1858, and taught there for twelve years before becoming the Associate Principal from 1872-1883. She served as Principal from 1883-1888. When Mount Holyoke Female Seminary received its collegiate charter and became Mount Holyoke College, she served as Acting President from 1888-1889.
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